First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has vowed to extend support to Filipino families in India whose children are undergoing life-saving medical procedures unavailable in the Philippines.

The First Lady said this as she visited pediatric Filipino liver transplant patients at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi during President Marcos’ State Visit to India this week.

During her visit, Marcos met young Filipino patients battling serious illnesses such as biliary atresia, a rare condition affecting the liver and bile ducts.

She also spoke with parents who left the country to secure specialized care for their children.

“Their parents made the painful decision to leave home and cross borders just to give their children a fighting chance — because these treatments still aren’t widely available back home,” she said in an Instagram post.

The First Lady lauded the courage and determination she witnessed among the children and their parents, calling them “some of our bravest little warriors.”

“What I witnessed was more than just medicine at work — it was the strength of a mother’s love, the quiet courage of fathers, and the fierce will of children who simply want to live,” she said.

With this, First Lady Liza assured the families that they would not be forgotten, citing her collaboration with Apollo Hospital and the Philippine-India Chamber of Commerce to assist them throughout their treatment.

“We will do whatever we can to support you every step of the way,” she said.

The First Lady also led the distribution of supplies such as food, toys, and diapers to those present during her visit.

The visit formed part of the Marcoses’ engagements in India, where President Marcos held talks to expand bilateral cooperation, including in healthcare.